Landmark and Architectural Gem in 3D.

“Diamonds” for London: The building has a unitized 3D “Diamond“ glass façade. It is a particular eye-catcher in Oxford Street that is often admired and photographed by passers-by. In an architectural magazine, the façade was also known as the “Jewel of Oxford Street“. Besides its impressive optical effects, the inner recesses that are formed by the bays of the façade open sensational views of Oxford Street. In addition to the main façade, a Penthouse in the form of a mullion-transom construction was built on the roof. Furthermore, our scope contained the delivery and installation of punched windows, a lobby and various sheet metal façades.

As a special challenge at the refurbishment of the building constructed in the 1950’s, the shops on the ground and first floor needed to be considered. The upper floors were stripped out, completely refurbished, and equipped with the new façade without the need for the shops to interrupt their business activities. The installation of the unitized elements of the complex diamond façade was completed in only 12 days.

In addition to the main façade, a penthouse constructed from mullion-transom systems was built on the roof. Punched windows, a lobby, and various sheet metal façades were also supplied and installed.

Alongside the impressive external effects of the façade, the interior of the building offers sensational views of Oxford Street from the walkable “small bays” of the façade elements.